Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Skaneateles, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,543

Median Agei

57.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.3%2,424

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%53

Two or More

1.4%35

Other

0.6%14

Asian

0.5%12

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%4

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%47

High School Diploma

5.5%110

Some College (<1 yr)

3.5%70

Some College (1+ yr)

5.9%118

Associate's Degree

5.1%101

Bachelor's Degree

41.4%823

Master's Degree

19.5%388

Professional Degree

11.4%227

Doctorate

2.7%54

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

75%

Graduate+

33.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$647,100

Median Renti

$1,125

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.5%904

Renter-Occupied

24.5%294

Total Units

1,353

Homeownership

75.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

0.4%4

$150K–$200K

3.1%28

$200K–$300K

5.3%48

$300K–$500K

20.9%189

$500K–$1M

48.5%438

$1M+

21.8%197

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%15

2010–2019

4.2%57

2000–2009

3.1%42

1990–1999

3.5%47

1980–1989

5.6%76

1970–1979

7.4%100

1960–1969

7.7%104

1950–1959

6.2%84

1940–1949

6.9%93

1939 or earlier

54.3%735

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.1%936

Electricity

19.9%238

Other

0.8%9

Coal

0.7%8

Fuel Oil

0.6%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$125,625

Mean Household Incomei

$207,240

Per Capita Incomei

$98,872

Poverty Ratei

4.8%

Unemploymenti

1.1%

Labor Forcei

1,181

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%18

$10K–$15K

1.6%19

$15K–$20K

4.3%52

$20K–$25K

1.5%18

$25K–$30K

4.1%49

$30K–$35K

3.9%47

$35K–$40K

2.3%28

$40K–$45K

2.7%32

$45K–$50K

2.6%31

$50K–$60K

2.2%26

$60K–$75K

5%60

$75K–$100K

8%96

$100K–$125K

9.3%111

$125K–$150K

7.3%88

$150K–$200K

7.2%86

$200K+

36.5%437

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

933.7%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,168

Avg. Commutei

21 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,168

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

159(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.1%Insured

0.9%Uninsured